Founded in 1993, Médecins du Monde Switzerland is a medical association of international solidarity that is part of the Médecins du Monde network. We provide sustainable access to health care for people in vulnerable situations in Switzerland and around the world.
MdM Switzerland, has been working in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) since 1994 in the sector of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), implementing emergency and development interventions, focusing on victim of occupation-related violence, children and detention, suicide prevention and management, strengthen of access to mental health cares at national and community level, and advocacy initiative.
MAIN OBJECTIVES
· Provide psychosocial support to vulnerable population according to MdM Switzerland’s procedures and the objectives of the different projects.
· Conduct and/or support the implementation of the activities related to the promotion of MH considered in the different projects.
· Ensure the proper use of MdM resources in Palestine.
· Ensure the respect of MdM procedures in Palestine.
POSITION IN THE ORGANIGRAM
Under the direct supervision of the Program Officer
FUNCTIONS
Main responsibilities and activities of the Social Worker can change according to the organization of the work and to the composition of the team.
1. Programming, management & development
· Provide Psychosocial support to individuals and groups in targeted locations according to the activities included in the different active projects and the standard procedures validated by MdM Switzerland.
· Conduct community awareness sessions related to the promotion of the mental health and psychosocial well-being to partners, volunteers, and different groups of beneficiaries based on the individual needs and the activities included in the different active projects.
· Represent MdM Switzerland and ensure coordination at field level, covering the role of MdM community focal point when needed
· Support the development and adaptation of specific didactic materials for technical topics and capacity building activities.
· Provide plans of interventions, ideas to approach areas and other out of box ideas to achieve the goals of the active projects.
· Participate in events, trainings, sessions, and meetings in collaboration with the project coordinator.
· Support the Program Officer in the design of the activities and of new projects.
2. Monitoring, reporting and evaluation
· Provide on-time periodic reports according to MdM Switzerland and donor’s templates.
· Collaborate in the preparation of the monthly plans.
· Conduct assessment activities when needed.
· Keep and improve the current data collection system according to MdM Switzerland and donor’s templates.
3. Reporting
· Participate in the redaction of the project’s reports for the different donors in accordance with their guidelines.
· Report to the Program Officer on a regular basis.
4. Security
· Participation in the security meetings and respect of the security rules set up according to the context.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
· Ability to work under pressure in an unstable and changing environment.
· Diplomatic and analytical skills.
· Ability to work in team.
· Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives.
· Autonomy to work independently and without constant supervision.
· Ability to manage priorities effectively.
· Good skills in organization, coordination and transfer of knowledge.
· Ability to work with different groups of beneficiaries (female, male, children, adolescents, adults and elderly).
· To behave with self-restraint at all times and respect the dignity of the beneficiaries.
· Ability to give and accept feedbacks.
· Willingness to improve own skills and capacities by participating in capacity building activities.
· Good communication skills.
· Ability to work in a difficult security context and willingness to accept security protocols.
· Confidentiality: observe absolute discretion on the documents, interviews, discussions and/or other info related to the intervention of MdM Switzerland in the country.
· Problem solving approach and creativity.
· Flexibility and ability to work after working hours when it is needed.
· To believe in concepts of equity, human rights, neutrality and impartiality.
· Good knowledge of Microsoft office.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES
· A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or social science, or any other related field.
· Fluent English & Arabic.
· Essential working experience in humanitarian response and at minimum two years in a similar position.
· in-depth knowledge of the context in East Jerusalem, in terms of main challenges, sociocultural issues, risks and familiarity with the NGOs and CBOs in the areas.
CONDITIONS
· The position is based in Jerusalem.
· The applicant must obtain a valid driving license and able to drive around East Jerusalem and West Bank.
· Contract Duration: 12 months can be renewable.
· Working Hours: Standard office working hours from Sunday to Thursday.
Interested applicants should send a detailed CV and motivational letter in English to: support.palestine@medecinsdumonde.ch titled “Social Worker Jerusalem”